This category honors hospitals that have made sustainability an essential part of their model of care. Centers that reduce their environmental impact, optimize resources and promote a greener, more responsible healthcare system aligned with the future of our planet. Because caring for people also means caring for the Earth.
WINNER – Viamed Salud San Jose Hospital, Spain
Viamed San Jose Hospital in Murcia has launched the first hospital-based system for producing green hydrogen and medical oxygen through electrolysis. Powered by solar energy and a 100% hydrogen boiler, it reduces CO2 emissions, ensures energy self-sufficiency and sets a new benchmark in sustainable healthcare. Innovation that breathes new life into the planet.
FINALIST – Genesis Care, Spain
Genesis Care has implemented a hypofraction radiotherapy model for prostate cancer that reduces the number of treatment sessions without compromising effectiveness. With eight centers involved, the initiative lowers its carbon footprint, optimizes resources and enhances the patient experience, uniting sustainability and clinical excellence in modern oncology. Less impact, greater care.
FINALIST – Hospital Recoletas Salud Campo Grande, Spain
Hospital Recoretas Campo Grande is transforming its pediatric areas into immersive eco-classrooms. Through sensory environments, sustainable games and educational missions, children reduce anxiety, learn to care for the planet and become young ambassadors for health and environmental responsibility. Healing through play, learning through care.
FINALIST – Hospital Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal
Hospital Santa Maria is leading the reduction of hospital plastics with its project Less Plastic, More Health. By replacing single-use bottles with reusable containers in filtered water, it has reduced plastic and CO2 emissions by 98%, improving sustainability, efficiency and environmental awareness. A simple change with a profound impact.
Credits @Gonzalez Cebrian
